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11.29.09

NASA's Roadkill Posse

Vultures get in the way of shuttle launch
By popsci Posted 04.28.2006 at 1:32 pm 0 Comments

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Four Fixes to a Safer Shuttle

These safety upgrades, and tons of cash, could get the space shuttle flying again.
By Dawn Stover Posted 06.20.2003 at 12:20 pm 0 Comments

The final report from the Columbia Accident Investigation Board is due this month, and NASA meanwhile is conducting its own review in preparation for a return to flight. Both are expected to point the finger at a chunk of foam insulation that struck the shuttle's wing during launch.

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